It's essential to have your ducts professionally sealed to avoid the consequences of a poorly sealed system. These consequences can include costly system inefficiencies, lower indoor air quality, and even faster deterioration of expensive equipment, appliances, and homes. Once problem areas of the ducts have been identified, Dr. Energy Saver can seal them using duct putty, a sealant designed for use in ducts.
This will eliminate air leaks through gaps or joints in the duct system and make the system work much more efficiently. Professionals have methods for checking ducts for leaks that are more accurate than those you can do yourself. They have tools to measure air flow and seal the ducts, expelling air from any leak. Professional duct sealing companies use special technology to seal all duct connections from the inside.
The cost of sealing air ducts will depend on the size and age of the system, the state of maintenance, the climate in the area, and the time elapsed since the ducts were last cleaned and sealed. If you don't have your air ducts sealed, you're missing out on a lot of benefits. Not only will you be wasting energy and money, but you'll also be compromising your indoor air quality. When air escapes through gaps or joints in your duct system, it can bring pollutants into your home.
This can cause health problems for you and your family. Additionally, if outdoor air filters through poorly sealed ducts, you may be living with pollution outside your home. According to the Department of Energy, the efficiency of many heating and air conditioning systems is only 60 to 75% due to the lack of air flow through the duct system. After professional duct cleaning, you'll experience significant improvements in indoor air quality and energy efficiency.
They can also propose the application of a sealant to prevent dust and dirt particles from being released into the air or to seal air leaks. These products are specifically designed for use in ducts or as ducts themselves, and are tested according to standards established by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). When you have a properly sealed and isolated duct system, you'll notice lower energy bills and a more comfortable home environment. Some service providers may also suggest applying chemical treatments (sealants or other encapsulants) to encapsulate or cover the inner surfaces of air ducts and equipment housings, because they believe this will control mold growth or prevent the release of dirt particles or fibers from the ducts.
If no one in your home has allergies or unexplained symptoms or illnesses and if, after a visual inspection of the inside of the ducts, you see no evidence that the air ducts are contaminated with large deposits of dust or mold (there is no musty smell or visible mold growth), it is probably not necessary to clean them. Service Champions is a professional contractor that carries out duct improvement projects, such as sealing, cleaning, installation, repair and maintenance. Duct sealing is one of those projects where homeowners often ask if they can do it themselves or if they need to hire a professional.
